Definitions For Malkin

Noun

MALKIN (plural MALKINs) (now, _, archaic, regional) A (stereotypical name for a) lower-class or uncultured woman; a kitchenmaid; a slattern. from 13th c. (now, _, regional) A mop, especially one used to clean a baker's oven. from 15th c. (obsolete, nautical) A mop or sponge attached to a jointed staff for swabbing out a cannon. 19th c. (now, _, archaic, regional) A scarecrow. from 16th c. (now, _, rare) A cat. from 17th c. (Scotland, North England) A hare. from 18th c.

Translations

cat

Alternative forms

{{alter, en, maukin, maulkin}}

Etymology

Diminutive of Malde, an early form of Maude or Matilda. Compare grimalkin.

Anagrams

Lamkin